I just returned from Perth on a Virgin Flight and met a well-known player manager and forward scout for the swans the player manager stated that Freo are waiting on Lobb to Decide to go to the Bulldogs they will have to give up plenty for Him that will open the way for Jackson if he decides to go Freo there has been no indication that he wants to leave also he has a big Knee Problem that requires an operation.
Melbourne will want plenty maybe Young or Serong have been spoken about among the Managers one interesting point that was made is Jackson appears happy with Melbourne and the WCE have not indicated any Interest and are concerned that he has no Forward Craft.
The Forward scout told me that Don Pyke of the Swans is a Brilliant Strategest and is the big reason for their improved Form he maybe the Coach of Essendon
Also, he said Goodwin is very Conservative COACH and not daring the issue compared to other sides success in the Finals has been the enthusiasm that youth brings is infectious Melbourne needs to be daring
The player Manager told me THERE WILL BE CHANGES AT THE END OF THE Year with coaches.
Lastly what our strength the defense has become our weakness other sides realize that if the ball is below their knees they panic.
I think we have blown it but still have firm belief in those proud leaders Max Clarry Viney May and Brayshaw that they may prevail